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10 Thanksgiving dessert recipes (other than pumpkin pie)

10 Thanksgiving dessert recipes (other than pumpkin pie)

Try these fun and easy non-traditional recipes for Thanksgiving dessert recipes that aren't pumpkin pie.

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Siblings Sharing a Bedroom: 10 Tips to Make It Work

Siblings Sharing a Bedroom: 10 Tips to Make It Work

Siblings sharing a bedroom can be a thing of beauty. Here’s what experts and families have to say about the pros and cons—and how to make it work.

Claire Sibonney

Walking with elephants helped me understand why kids need to learn about ecotourism

Walking with elephants helped me understand why kids need to learn about ecotourism

Responsible travel isn't top of mind for most families, but Airbnb's new Animal Experience program is making ecotourism a more accessible option.

Simone Olivero

6 fun baby carrier costumes for Halloween

6 fun baby carrier costumes for Halloween

It’s baby’s first Halloween! These DIY baby carrier costumes put your cutie front and centre. Bonus: Many work for toddlers, too.

Rayna Schwartz

15 trick-or-treating safety tips to ensure a happy and healthy Halloween

15 trick-or-treating safety tips to ensure a happy and healthy Halloween

Before your little ghosts and goblins head out for Halloween, read these important safety tips.

Joelene Huber

I was four months pregnant when I found out I had cancer

I was four months pregnant when I found out I had cancer

I’d been worried about eating Brie cheese and deli meat, and here I was about to be injected with something that kills growing cells.

Jillian Bickmore

11 academic benefits of unschooling

11 academic benefits of unschooling

In Unschooling to University, Judy Arnall, a parenting expert and ‘unschooler’ to five kids, makes the case for ditching the classroom.

Judy Arnall

How to cross-stitch a pumpkin

How to cross-stitch a pumpkin

Are you ready to jack your lantern? We show you how to turn your pumpkin into a bat, a ghost and more.

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All the vegetarian dishes: 39 meatless recipes

All the vegetarian dishes: 39 meatless recipes

Meat? You won't miss it! These family-friendly vegetarian recipes are packed with protein, deeply flavourful and super satisfying.

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7 toy storage solutions for the new year

7 toy storage solutions for the new year

Ariel Brewster

5 things to do in Sarasota with kids

5 things to do in Sarasota with kids

Sparkling white-quartz sand beaches, pink flamingos and home to the Ringling circus family, here are just a few reasons to take the kids to Sarasota.

Claire Sibonney

I’m a hockey mom and I kind of hate it

I’m a hockey mom and I kind of hate it

From September to April, hockey takes over our lives. One hockey mom talks of the incredible time and commitment it takes.

Angie Abdou

16 dinner-worthy egg recipes

16 dinner-worthy egg recipes

From creamy carbonara to crustless quiche, here are 16 ways that eggs can save your supper (and maybe even lunch).

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Ikea’s best packaged and frozen foods

Ikea’s best packaged and frozen foods

Come for the tea lights, stay for the (surprisingly excellent!) convenience food

Sue Reidl, Chatelaine

12 things to do with kids in Miami

12 things to do with kids in Miami

It’s sunshine, it’s palm trees, it’s Florida. Here are some fun and fantastic things to do in the largest city in South Florida with kids.

Erin Gifford

12 fun things to do in Chicago with kids

12 fun things to do in Chicago with kids

There's more to the Windy City than just the Bean. Here are some of the best reasons to book your next family vacation to Chicago.

Kevin John Siazon

18 Outrageously Easy Sheet Pan Recipes

18 Outrageously Easy Sheet Pan Recipes

Think of a sheet pan recipe as a tiny miracle: Toss all ingredients on a single pan, set the timer, then...do nothing else.

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Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in October 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in October 2019

Pride and Prejudice, Justice League and new episodes of Outlander and Workin' Moms are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in October 2019

Kevin John Siazon

How to make a dino diorama pumpkin

How to make a dino diorama pumpkin

Turn your typical jack into a delightful dino diorama. Kids can totally decorate this prehistoric pumpkin with items found in their toy box.

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13 easy pumpkin carving and decorating ideas

13 easy pumpkin carving and decorating ideas

Here are 13 pumpkin carving ideas that look wicked. but are actually easy to pull-off. Only downside? Jealous neighbours.

Mandy Milks